DOVER, Delaware, April 29 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * AG Jennings, coalition keep machine gun devices out of Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorneys general have formalized an agreement to prevent the Trump Administration from distributing thousands of machine gun conversion devices into Delaware and other 16 other states. In a notice of voluntary dismissalOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader filed Friday, a coalition of AGs co- more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App, and Afterpay) to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities, Van Hollen Joins Warren, Colleagues in Renewing Push to Support Survivors of Disasters * Today, U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and 11 of thier colleagues in reintroducing the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act. This legislation comes as the Trump  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Credit Card and Payment Processing Companies to Combat Illegal Sales of Tobacco and Nicotine Products * Coalition also requests meetings with each company to comprehensively address the unlawful sales OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York in sending letters to nin more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App, and Afterpay) to ta more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Credit Card Companies, Payment Apps to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other Attorneys General and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors -including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App, and Afterpay) to take stro more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Denounces Mass Termination of National Science Board * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society denounces the Administration's termination of the National Science Board (NSB) en masse on Friday, April 24. The board, deliberately designed to avoid partisan political influence, plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. science and engineering policy, guiding investments that drive innovation and economic growth. I more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 29 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg School to Receive Funding for Two Patient-Focused Research Projects Two faculty from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will conduct research projects with new awards from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). PCORI is a nonprofit organization that funds patient-centered, comparative clinical effectiveness research designed to provide patients and those who care fo more PR

YONKERS, New York, April 29 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on the signing of Maryland's Protection from Predatory Pricing Act into law Annapolis, Maryland - Governor Wes Moore signed the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act into law today, making Maryland the first state in the nation to attempt to ban personalized pricing at grocery stores. The law will go into effect on October 1, 2026. Consumer Reports recently voiced strong concerns about provisions in the law prior to its signin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers on Promise to Drive Down Costs to Rebuild Maryland's Francis Scott Key Bridge * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy provided an update on the status of the Francis Scott Key Bridge (FSK) rebuild, including that the State of Maryland will seek new construction partners. This follows Secretary Duffy's push to recompete Phase 2 of the project's contract after costs ballooned and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Leads Bipartisan CODEL to U.S. Naval Academy * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, a member of the Naval Academy Board of Visitors, and the representative of the U.S. Naval Academy in the House of Representatives, led a bipartisan group of colleagues on a full-day Congressional Delegation trip to the United States Naval Academy. The group included Representatives more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Nupack Inc. from its Human Foods Program: * * * Recipient: Khaleeq Ahmed, Owner, Nupack Inc., 1390 Gateway Dr., Elgin, IL 60124, United States, amd@nupacknutrition.com Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States WARNING LETTER CMS #722113 Dear Mr. Ahmed: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of your facility located at 1390 Gateway Dr., Elgin, IL 60124 on August  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, April 29 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Reaffirms Guidance and Capital Plan to Deliver Value to Customers, Communities and Investors Reports first quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.70 per share and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $0.72 per share Invested nearly $1.4 billion in customer-focused capital, consistent with $6 billion in planned investments in 2026 and 2026-2030 capital investment plan of $36 billion Reaffirms 2026 Core more PR

FROSTBURG, Maryland, April 28 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * Frostburg State University Celebrates Grand Reopening of Revitalized Planetarium Frostburg State University celebrated the grand reopening of its newly revitalized Planetarium with a special gathering highlighting its renewed role as a hub for STEM education and community engagement. The upgraded facility now offers professional-quality, immersive presentations designed for both classroom instruction and public programs. "The revitalized Planetarium more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 27 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Continues "Delivering for Maryland" Tour in Prince George's County, Highlighting Rental Assistance and Public Safety Initiatives * Governor Wes Moore today made the second stop on his statewide "Delivering for Maryland" tour in Prince George's County, highlighting initiatives to support stable housing and public safety. The governor highlighted increased funding for the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program and the laun more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 28 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Signs Legislation to Protect Marylanders' Pocketbooks in Grocery Stores, Safeguard Voting Rights, and Strengthen Foster Care Oversight * Governor Wes Moore today signed nearly 200 bills into law during the second of four post-session bill signing ceremonies, including the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act-a cornerstone of the Moore-Miller Administration's commitment to protecting Marylanders. The legislation signed today  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 28 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction Project * Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction project:  "From the moment the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, I have been unequivocal: we will rebuild this bridge safely, quickly, and cost-efficiently. And we will never settle for less. "We proved what urgency looks like in Phase 1 of the rebuild. We moved more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * House and Senate Democrats Move to Block OPM's Attempt to Gain Access to Federal Workers' Medical Records * Congressional Democrats are pushing back against a Trump administration plan to collect the detailed medical records of millions of federal employees and their families, warning that the proposal is unlawful and could expose some of the country's most sensitive pe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: A Defeat for Putin is a Victory for America and for All Free People Around the World * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at the House Committee on Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Bill on his amendment to provide $500 million to support Ukraine. Below are videos and transcripts of his remarks:Click here to watch a v more PR

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, April 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Apple Over Discriminatory Treatment of Unionized Workers * The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Apple, alleging the company unlawfully discriminated against unionized workers at  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Mariana P. Socal, associate professor of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny." PBM stands for pharmacy benefit manager. * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee, good morning. It is a great honor to be speak more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 29 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Where people get their news influences their beliefs about vaccines New survey finds significant link between 'new right' outlets and vaccine hesitancy Jill Rosen People who follow "new right" media outlets are more than twice as likely to be vaccine-hesitant compared to those who never engage with those outlets, a new Johns Hopkins University study finds. Researchers surveyed nearly 3,000 adults in 2025, as measles cases hit record highs i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Lithium in Eastern States Could Replace Imports for a Century or More * RESTON, Va. -The Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium, enough to replace 328 years of U.S. imports at last year's level, according to new research by the U.S. Geological Survey. The southern Appalachians hold an estimated 1.43 million metric more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump Administration on Illegal Effort to Close Beltsville Agricultural Research Center * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) pressed Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, on their illegal proposal to shu more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Enacts Reform of Payday Loan App Law * Governor Moore to sign bill into law, restoring some protections and banning "tips" Annapolis, Md. -Maryland Governor Wes Moore this morning will sign legislation (SB 94) that re-establishes some of the vital consumer protections that were lost last year when the legislature passed a bill (HB 1294) that exempted app-based payday lenders from the state more PR

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Maryland Voting Rights Act Bill Prohibiting Discrimination in Voting Signed into Law * Contact: ACLU: media@aclu-md.org Campaign Legal Center: media@campaignlegalcenter.org Common Cause: mmajikas@commoncause.org League of Women Voters of Maryland: ntyree@lwvmd.org Legal Defense Fund: media@naacpldf.org After years of advocacy, the Maryland Voting Rights Act (MDVRA) coalition celebrated today as Governor  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Unlawful Vaping Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operator of Square, Cash App,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Warns Local Leaders Against Bringing Deadly ICE Facilities Into Their Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Tuesday sent letters to 21 local governments throughout the United States that are actively considering whether to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to buy residential warehouse properties in their c more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Abdul El-Sayed to represent Michigan in U.S. Senate * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed from Michigan for U.S. Senate. El-Sayed has been a longtime partner to NNU in the fight to win a single-payer health care system, and nurses are ready to send him to Con more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * New Orleans nurse prepared for five-day strike against LCMC's surface bargaining * Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in Louisiana are gearing up for their upcoming five-day strike starting May 1, 2026. Nurses announced their intent to strike after filing an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against LCMC Health and UMCNO management on April 20, charging the hospital's management has spent more than two more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news: * * * NIH research points to new therapeutic opportunities for retinal diseases Study links glucose metabolism to epigenetic and gene expression changes in the retina * National Eye Institute (NEI) scientists have found that the way the retina metabolizes glucose directly controls which genes get switched on and off in light-sensing photoreceptors. The findings suggest that metabolic disruptions seen in aging and disease may directly destabilize  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NNU, nation's largest nurses union, supports May Day actions * National Nurses United, the country's largest nurses union with more than 225,000 members, is proudly and enthusiastically taking part in May Day Strong actions on May 1, 2026. NNU recognizes that May Day presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate to the Trump administration and the billionaire class the real potential of working people's power when we stand u more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice issued the report 'The Deterrent Effect of Perceived Severity: A Reexamination', by Raymond Paternoster and LeeAnn Iovanni of the Institute for Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland; the report is identified as a National Institute of Justice research paper supported by NIJ grants 81-IJ-CX-0023 and 83-IJ-CX-0045. The study, issued in 1985, revisits a major question in deterrence research: whether the perceived severity of punishme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement on Decision to 'Off-Ramp' Key Bridge Contractor * (Towson, MD) - Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement following Governor Wes Moore's announcement that Kiewit Infrastructure Co. will not be retained for Phase 2 construction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge: "The Key Bridge's absence is still deeply felt every day. Rebuilding it as quickly as possible isn't just a Baltimore priority - it  more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, April 29 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Open standards takes center stage at 2026 MOSA for Defense Summit NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.--The third annual Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) for Defense Summit, held April 8-9, brought together Tri-Service and industry leaders to advance open architecture priorities critical to warfighter success. Moderated by Hon. Nickolas Guertin, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Eng more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Rachel Siegel Joins CNN Business as Reporter * April 28th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -APRIL 28, 2026 - CNN announced today that reporter Rachel Siegel will join the network's Washington, D.C., bureau as a reporter for CNN Business. Siegel will cover economic policy and how it's shaping American life, breaking news on big developments and deciphering policy decisions. Siegel joins CNN after nearly nine years at The Washington Post. Most recently, she cove more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Garcia, Simon, Mejia, Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act * As the Republican-led Congress received the King of England, members of Congress stood with workers demanding a $25 federal minimum wage floor.As the Republican-led Congress received the King of England, members of Congress stood with workers demanding a $25 federal minimum wage floor.Washington, DC -Today, days before the largest May Day mobilizations more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Hoyer: Let Us Be Mindful of the Signals We are Sending to Our Adversaries * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the House Committee on Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY 2027 National Security, Department of State Bill. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks: more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Effort to Eliminate FACE Act Safeguards Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing examining the public safety implications associated with failure to enforce the Freedom of A more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 28 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Read About the University's Trip to Mother Seton's Shrine * On Friday, April 24 the University community had the special opportunity to take a day trip to the National Shrine of Mother Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Loaded up with nearly 40 students and a few faculty and staff, the bus rolled off campus at 6:30 a.m. and returned at 7 p.m. with many fun experiences in the hours between. When the students arrived at the Mother Seton Shrine, Father N more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Garcia, Ramirez, Simon, Mejia, Workers & Labor Leaders Introduce the Living Wage for All Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, days before the largest May Day mobilizations in years and hours before the King of England's congressional address, Congressmembers Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) stood with labor, civil rights, and economic justice leaders from across the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on April 28, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks Cosponsors, Supports Cuba War Powers Resolution Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) is a cosponsor of Senator Tim Kaine's S.J. Res. 124, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. Senator Alsobrooks voted "No" tonight against the Republican point of order that blocked a vote on S.J. Res. 124. Senator Alsobrooks b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Questions Sec. McMahon on Funding for Rural Schools, TRIO Q&A on Proposed Consolidation of Education Grants * At a hearing to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for the Department of Education, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, pressed Secretary Linda McMahon on how the Department of Education's proposed consolidation of K-12 progra more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 29 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: * * * SWANA Updates Key Technical Policies The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) released three updated Technical Policies on key industry topics: the Development of Regulations Related to Solid Waste Management; the Safe Recycling of Electronic Waste; and Conversion Technologies, Resource Recovery, and Energy Recovery as Part of Integrated Solid Waste Management. "Technical Policies are developed by SWANA mem more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Three-Time Convicted Drug Dealer, 70, Sentenced in Major Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy * WASHINGTON - Ronnie Rogers, 70, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 236 months in prison for his role as a key figure in a large-scale conspiracy that imported and distributed fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and other controlled substances in the Washington, D.C., area, announced U.S. Attorney  more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, April 28 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Launches 'The Big Event' to Bookend the Academic Year * UM's Office of New Student Success launched " The Big Event " on Saturday, April 25, as the inaugural bookend to the academic year. The event is UM's version of a student-run national day of service that more than 100 other colleges and universities participate in. It originated at Texas A&M University in 1982. The Big Event focuses on thanking the wider Missoula community for UM suppor more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * University of Baltimore to Showcase AI Leadership at National AI+ Expo, May 7-9 * UBalt at the Forefront of AI Learning The University of Baltimore will showcase its innovative approach to artificial intelligence education at the AI+ Expo, May 7-9, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. As the lead organizer for UBalt's participation in the expo, the Merrick School of Business will highlight its master's degree in art more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases; safeguard the U.S more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 28 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Excellence in Flight: Air Force Personnel Earn Top Quarterly and Annual Honors * In This Article * Strategic Leadership and Academic Innovation * Force Support and Administration * Mentorship and Operational Readiness U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the Uniformed Services University (USU) have recently been recognized with both quarterly and Air Force-level annual awards, highlighting a sustained record of excellence acros more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jessica Walters never expected to love the lab -- now she runs all four of them By Andrew Mann In a small animal clinic in Powhatan, Virginia, a teenage Jessica Walters held an 8-week-old puppy while a veterinarian put it down. The puppy had a broken leg from jumping off a doghouse with the owner's son. The owner, hearing the cost, opted to euthanize instead. "It was kind of my opposite of the James Herriot moment," said Walters, '09, Ph.D. '14, DVM '16. "I  more PR

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: * * * Waynesburg U. hosts annual symposium to showcase student research Natalie Double On Wednesday, April 22, Waynesburg University students presented their academic research at the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Work Symposium. Eight disciplines were represented at this year's symposium, including biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, history, theology, psychology and forensic science. Altogether, 38 dedicated s more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 29 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Swamp eels are wiping out Everglades amphibians Invasive swamp eels that escaped from breeding ponds or were released by fisherman as bait in South Florida are systematically wiping out native amphibian species in the Everglades. "There has been about a 75% decline in amphibian abundances [in the Everglades] in the last 30 years," said Hunter Howell, who spent his PhD at the University of Miami working on the conserva more PR